Location - Surveyor's assessment
This detached home is located in an enviable location, a short distance from a variety of amenities at Frinton on Sea. The Surveyor noted a number of issues that would need to be looked at closely.
Cut energy costs with this advice from Building Survey in Essex
- Home buyers are strongly advised to insulate their roofs so that they can save energy and reduce their overall energy bills.
- This also helps to improve the overall energy efficiency of the property and reduces the amount that is wasted.
- This Building Survey in Essex found almost no insulation at the top of the roof ceiling. As a result of this finding, the Survey recommended a quick installation of high quality insulation that has a minimum thickness of 200mm.
Remove the dampness before the fungus invades
- The Building Survey reported high moisture readings on the walls of the ground floor. The readings were as much as 7 times the normal levels, which indicated a major problem with water also affecting the masonry walls.
- These high moisture readings will also indicate that the damp is beginning to penetrate these areas, suggesting that the high moisture levels had been a long term problem.
Install a chemical damp course
- The homeowner may wish to consider installing a chemical damp course after receiving advise from a specialist. In extreme cases, dampness can render a property uninhabitable. It can lead to dangerous fungus formations, which can cause various health problems for the occupants. Therefore, this would need to be addressed as a matter of top priority.
Renovate it and make it a home
- This is a relatively old property; the surveyor estimated that it was constructed in the 1930s. Therefore, some general redecoration is to be expected as a result.
- The buyer might want to arrange for some general refurbishments to the internal decorations. Although they are not necessarily in a poor condition, they could benefit from a makeover to give the property a fresher feel.
- High level decorations in external areas will need to be redecorated, which will improve the aesthetic appearance of the building.
